2008 Chevrolet Corvette Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Chevrolet Corvettes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Chevrolet Corvette Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Chevrolet Corvette | 31 Corvettes, 9.4 months of data per Corvette, average 24000 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.25 |
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2008 Chevrolet Corvette
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| Chevrolet Corvette in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | |
| Apr | 2012 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | KEY FOB replaced |
| Chevrolet Corvette in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | The door opening module became intermittent and would refuse to open the driver's door. The driver's window would oscillate up and down at times as well. |
| Oct | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | The left rear wheel well trim came loose. The dealer's body shop re-attached it. |
| Aug | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Water Pump was leaking a small amount. |
| Sep | 2010 | 21000 | 0 | Upon inspecting the car after a high speed track event I noticed the power steering pump was leaking. I took it into the dealership and they confirmed the leak, ordered a new pump and installed it the next day. |
| Oct | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Was at a track event & noticed a significant amount of oil on the garage floor when the car was moved. Upon inspection found the crimps on the oil cooler line were coming apart and oil was spraying all over the bottom of the engine & car. |
| Nov | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Door latch would not open the door from outside or inside of car. Had to use emergency door pulls to open the door. Door latch module was ordered and replaced thus solving the problem. |
| May | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Have been chasing a major oil leak since Oct. 2010. First repair replaced oil cooler lines, second repair replaced oil pan gasket, third repair replaced front cover gasket. Symptom was an oil leak when engine speed went over 5500 rpms. |
| Aug | 2011 | 23500 | 0 | Rear axle nuts came loose causing the axle shafts to wear inside the wheel bearings requiring replacement of both axle shafts and both rear wheel bearings. GM sent one incorrect axle so repair was partially completed requiring another trip |
| Oct | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | Engine dropped an exhaust valve on August 30th, car was towed to dealer on August 31st. Engine replaced under warranty, got car back on Oct. 11th. Taking back next week for failed catalytic convertor due to coolant flowing thru exhaust. |
| Nov | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | When received car after engine was replaced a check engine light appeared within 3 miles of the dealership. Took car back & they used Tech II clear catalytic convertor efficiency code. After a trip returned to get convertor installed. |
| Sep | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Wheel bearing was loose and making noise. Left front tie rod was loose and had to be replaced. End links on front stabilizer bar were loose. |
| Oct | 2012 | 28700 | 0 | Parts were ordered in September and replaced in October. |
| Apr | 2013 | 30000 | 10 | Seal holding tube inside dry sump tank slipped and allowed tube to rattle inside the tank. Master Cylinder |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | CEL on again. Right bank cat problem. |
| Jun | 2009 | 13000 | 85 | reflash ecu for intermittant cel |
| Jul | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | air conditioner |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | The full Headlamp assembly was misaligned at factory. Dealer corrected the problem under warranty. |
| Oct | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | CEL came on. GM recalibrated the O2 sensors. CEL cleared and has not returned in 3+ weeks |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Air bag light came on ordered seneor and replaced it. Key fob defective ordered it and replaced it |
| Mar | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | unexplained hole in seat cover. Covered by warranty. |
| Aug | 2011 | 25500 | 0 | actuator on drivers door lock bad. Ordered part. Battery leaking replaced under warenty installed door actuator that was ordered |
| Sep | 2011 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 12000 | 50 | NPP was not working properly. replace solenoid valve glass roof panel had many small cracks in it |
| Apr | 2012 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Driver door sensor intermittent |
| Mar | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Replaced broken driver seat back - under warantee |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 12000 | 220 | A standard problem with most 'vettes is a popping/crackling noise from the removable roof panel. There is a TSB for this issue, and the TSB was fixed on my car for this trip. Parts were ordered, so the car was in the shop 1 extra day. I observed (once) a "service active handling" warning light. Technician found codes indicating problems with the steering wheel position sensor, which was replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | 600 | Completely dried up coolant after sitting for a year and a half, had to drain and recharge. Doors would not open even with fob next to the door handle; car indicated "no fob" even when fob present. Fob passed initial dealer check for battery charge. But needed batteries. |
| Chevrolet Corvette in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | no parts for headlights so car cannot be driven at night |
| Dec | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | ELECTRICAL GREMLINS. LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN, HATCH UNLOCKS BY ITSELF, DRIVER DOOR FAILS TO OPEN, RADIO CHANGES CHANNELS BY ITSELF, ON AND ON. |
| Mar | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | various electrical problems not solved since car was new and I am not going to buy another GM car. |
| Aug | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | warning lights go on dash for no reason and pressing one button to change dash items no longer works. Last GM car for me. Too many electrical problems plus seat bolster wearing out with low mileage Top squeaks annoying. GM has been building this same car since 2005. Same squeaks, they do not fix the problem. "Live with it" not for a $55,000. car. |
| Sep | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | ELECTRICAL GREMLINS AGAIN, THIS TIME A DIFFERENT NOTICE ON DASH LIGHTS. AGAIN, NO FIX AS THIS CAR IS ONE MONTH OVER WARRANTY. NO WONDER GM WENT BROKE. |
| Jul | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | AIR BAG LIGHT ON |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 14000 | 135 | After filling up with gas, the vehicle failed to turn over. Got a jump, went home, removed the battery and bought a new one. Installed it. No problems since. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Rattling and popping roof.Had my roof latches replaced under warranty with help from Alissa at GM customer svc center.13,400 miles. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | 14 | Gas cap had to be replaced due to error code and check engine light. Fairly common problem. If code comes back I'll have to take the car to a dealer for further diagnostics |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 62000 | 215 | Pads needed replaced after 3 years and 62k miles. Routine maintenance. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | front and rear sway bar links replaced under TSB warranty. (Squeaky only but replaced in about a half an hour for free) targa roof handles replaced under TSB because of squeaks (about a half an hour for free) |
| Jul | 2012 | 50000 | 0 | Needed a battery replacement. No big deal. |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Radio problems Problems with glass top Excessive road noise Key fob problem |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 8000 | 200 | The Corvette coupe has a removable hardtop. The rollers used to secure the roof to the frame were re-designed and a Service Bulletin was issued. New rollers installed and problem resolved. |
| Jul | 2011 | 13300 | 0 | CD player is part of the NAV system. CD Player failed. Replaced with whole new system under warranty |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Warranty replacement of driver side door panel | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Top repaired, new handles. |
| Jul | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Leather seat bolsters replaced due to excessive wear. |
| Oct | 2010 | 22300 | 60 | Diagnosis. Parts ordered for blinking exterior ambient temp gauge in center stack. Awaiting better weather to bring it in for the fix. Got my rear end fluid changed under warranty/TSB for noise and clunking. I imagine it's the newer GM fluid with the additive already in it. |
| May | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Door actuator ordered. Driver door does not open unless I use the emergency release. Oil change was done but no payment tendered until job is complete. |
| Jun | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | New door actuator installed. |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 5300 | 0 | Brake squeal under light application of brakes. TSB says it is normal operation so dealers are not supposed to fix, but they did pull pads off and sand them down and applied the lube to the back of the pads to try to alleviate the problem. |
| Jul | 2011 | 7000 | 100 | 1. Front passenger A-pillar has air bubbles that show up when hot outside.rnrn2. 4LT leather dash coming unglued near driver side a-pillar After dash-pad install FM radio antenna came disconnected from the back of the radio. Dealer reconnected antenna Alignment completed New complete dash was ordered after original service appointment. Dash and a-pillar were installed during this visit |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 19700 | 50 | Speaker, in drivers door. I bought one used. & replaced it myself |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Replaced differential fluid with upgraded fluid to stop rear end growling when turning. All performed under warranty. Replaced roof hold down handles due to squeaking all done under warranty Tires replaced with Fireston Firehawk Wide Oval Run Flats due to wear on fronts being worn out on inside edges along with aligment. Cost 1,478 |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Stereo auto volume failed--new stereo head unit installed. Roof panel squeak--new latches installed. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | grinding noise in rear end area replace nuts on axle that were loose again |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Alternator failed - replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | rollers for roof squeaked. Replaced for free under service bulletin | |
| Apr | 2011 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Corvette in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 7000 | 0 | Engine oil leak from top of oil pan. Replaced oil pan gasket. Limited-slip differential clutches were glazed. Replaced clutches and manual transmission fluid. |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 7000 | 1700 | active handling malfunction |
| Chevrolet Corvette in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | glove compartment latch broke, unable to open. |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 17000 | 74 | Shift hesitation on A6 - hunting for correct gear. |
| Feb | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Water pump leak requiring replacement Driver seat noisy on movement |
| Mar | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Brake position sensor had to be replaced due to interference with Active Handling/Traction Control systems |
| Apr | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Continuation of the Service Active Handling issues |
| May | 2010 | 26500 | 0 | Air conditioning low pressure switch failed and had to be replaced. No cold air at times. Retained overnight to verify solutions. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Door window trim not installed correctly during factory assembly |
| Dec | 2012 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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